September 28, 2024

How should Ohio State handle its loaded backfield? Easy — follow this script


COLUMBUS, Ohio — The perfect example for what the Ohio State backfield should look like isn’t hard to find. The Buckeyes themselves provided the blueprint — a blueprint used not that long ago and featuring all the running backs they have on hand this spring. They’ve seen J.K. Dobbins handle the majority of the carries and wear down defenders with his physical approach. They’ve watched Mike Weber come fresh off the bench and pull away from defenders like somebody had spiked his Gatorade with rocket fuel. There were even opportunities in that romp of Michigan State’s touted rush defense to get Antonio Williams involved for a handful of carries, which might come in handy since it’s looking like the Buckeyes might need to expand their rotation based on the way he’s been practicing. So, obviously Ohio State should just do that every week, right? “It’s like anything else, we’re going…

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